Highway to Heaven

Probationary angel, Jonathan Smith, is sent to Earth to help people improve their lives with the help of ex-cop, Mark Gordon. Fantasy drama starring Michael Landon and James Troesh

Highway to Heaven

Parental Guide

Michael Landon takes morals to a higher power.

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Parents need to know that the main characters in this drama are an angel (who looks human) and his human companion, who travel the country on orders from God to change people's lives for the better. The show's ever-changing content is often emotionally charged, with plots centering on issues like coping with a loved one's death, facing the uncertainty of aging, and dealing with broken relationships. When the subject matter calls for it, language and violence can be very strong (in one episode, racial slurs include the n-word and multiple substitutes, and a teen is shot by a police officer), but the iffy stuff is integral to the show's positive moral messages. This is an excellent choice for parents to share with older tweens and teens, as it brings up lots of great discussion topics.

Season 3 Episode 18:

A Mother and a Daughter

Season 3 Episode 17:

Night to Remember

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French), posing as high-school teachers, help a diverse group of students deal with the trauma of the upcoming senior prom. Guest stars: Lisa LaMont and J. Eddie Peck.